| Issue ID | 1377824 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10985578 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2010 |
| File date | 05/05/17 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The outer door handles are weak and break off easily. This vehicle has had three broken handles, and the fourth one is about to break. It happens when you try to open the door. My concern is that in the event of an accident, the handle might break off when emergency responders try to open the door, delaying or preventing needed help. Research shows that this is a very common problem with these vehicles. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 15000 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BONAIRE, GA |
| VIN pattern | 5NPET4AC7AHXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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